@Misc{Li2000,
  author   = {Mang Li and Ina Kathrin Schieferdecker},
  title    = {{TINA} Conformance Testing Framework},
  type     = {misc},
  url      = {http://www.tinac.com/specifications/documents/CAT.pdf},
  abstract = {TINA combines modern methodologies and techniques, such RM-ODP [11] and CORBA [15] to support the development of large-scale telecommunication systems. TINA provides an open architecture for a multi-vendor environment. The TINA architecture addresses a wide range of issues and provides a complex set of concepts and principles. It has been partitioned into several models, subsystems, components, etc. in order to handle the complexity. An essential partitioning concept is that of reference points (RPs).
Reference points consist of a set of interfaces together with potential interactions at these interfaces. Reference point specifications define conformance requirements for a relationship between or within administrative domains of distributed systems. The TINA reference point concept follows the RM-ODP conformance assessment principles [11]. An example for an inter-domain reference point is the Retailer Reference Point [23].
Key issues for multi-vendor systems is interoperability. Reference points as a collection of conformance requirements are the basis to increase the likelihood for interoperability. Conformance testing is an effective and efficient means to validate the overall functionality of a multi-vendor system. It is a wellestablished alternative to the otherwise needed many-to-many test setups for individual components and/or sub-systems to ensure their interoperability.},
  file     = {:2000/Li2000 - TINA Conformance Testing Framework.pdf:PDF},
  year     = {2000}
}